Bono Speaks

March 11, 2005

Everyone knows that Bono is becoming more influential, gaining audiences with world leaders, etc. But it never occurred to me that this means he is not only passionate, but an excellent communicator. Bono recently spoke from a podium as a hologram to a conference of USAmerican tech leaders; check it out. You won’t see much of the hologram itself. But you may get something much more valuable. (Link via Mike Todd.)

Preach it pastor Bono! Some lines I liked:
“This is not about charity, itâ€™s about justice.”
“‘Cause this is not all about heart. We have to be smart here…”
“Poverty breeds despair. We know this. Despair breeds violence. We know this. In turbulent times, isn’t it cheaper and smarter to make friends out of potential enemies than to defend yourself against them later?”
“History, like God, is watching what we do.”
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